5 health benefits of Black Chickpeas
Are you a fitness freak and want to keep your immune system strong? If yes, then add black chickpeas to your diet. It is a bean which is very similar to the the Yellow Chickpeas and is overloaded with nutrients like iron, protein, copper and vitamins. Mostly, non-vegetarians get their share of protein from fish, chicken and meat but vegetarians do not have much of an option other than lentils. Fortunately, the black chickpea or ‘kala chana’ as it is popularly known as acts as a major source of protein for vegetarians. “Black chickpeas are a great source of fibre and it helps in regulating the blood sugar level. It also helps in reducing weight and helps avoid the formation of acids in the body and prevents bloating,” says Dr Taranjeet Kaur, metabolic balance coach and senior nutritionist, AktivOrtho, New Delhi. She further adds, “Black chickpeas keeps your digestive system strong, but it shouldn’t be taken in excess as it can really disturb your stomach. In addition, it contains phytochemicals called saponins which are very good in preventing cancer and a good amount of choline that really helps in developing the brain.” We further break down the 5 health benefits of black chickpeas for you: Boon for bones: Other than being a good source of phosphate, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc, black chickpeas is also high in calcium and contains vitamin K which helps in making the human bones stronger and healthier. Keeps heart healthy: Black Chickpeas contain an excellent amount of fibre, which helps lower the cholesterol level in the blood and decreases the risk of cardiac arrest. Most importantly, it contains vitamin C that functions as a powerful antioxidant and keeps your heart healthy and disease free. Prevents cancer: Saponins, which are phytochemicals present in black chickpeas prevent cancer cells from multiplying and spreading throughout the body. Also, selenium is a mineral which we do not get from fruits and vegetables, but interestingly, it is present in black chickpeas. It plays an important role in detoxifying cancer-causing compounds in the body. Development of brain: Chickpeas have versatile nutrients in it called ‘Choline’, which helps in sharpening your memory. Just 50g of black chickpeas can really sharpen your mind. For healthy hair: Black chickpeas have a very good amount of zinc and protein. It can stop hair fall and slow down the process of premature greying.
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